Appetizing Appetizers

Mentoring Moms created an Open House Buffet in about 45 minutes last week. Here is the fruit tray:

The BLT Bruschetta recipe below is a simple gourmet delight,  very delicious, you must try it!

BLT Bruschetta

5 Slices Maple flavored Bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ C. finely chopped seeded tomato
½ C. finely chopped leaf lettuce
½ C. prepared pesto, divided
½ C. shredded Mozzerella, optional
2 Tbsp  minced fresh basil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 10 ½ oz loaf French Bread, sliced thin
3 Tbsp Olive oil

Brush French Bread with olive oil and toast by baking at 400° F 9-10 minutes – watch closely- until golden brown.  Mix crumbled bacon with finely chopped tomato.  Spread pesto mixture on each slice.
Sprinkle with a little Mozzerella.  Heat until cheese is melted and garnish with chopped lettuce and basil.

PinWheels
The red and green ingredients make these colorful and tasty for the Christmas holidays.

2 packages of cream cheese (8 oz.) softened,
1 package ranch salad dressing mix (dry mix)
1/2 cup minced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup minced black olives (optional)
3-4 flour tortillas (10 inch)

In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese and dressing mix until
smooth.  Add the red peppers, celery, onion, and olives; mix well.
Spread about 3/4 cup on each tortilla.  Roll up tightly; wrap in
plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Slice into 1/2 inch
pieces.  Yield: 15-20 servings  (double or triple as needed)  Make
ahead!

My neighborhood Open House will be Sunday, December 20, 2009.   Remember to focus on the guests and relationships.

I hope you have a great time with your holiday get-togethers and a beautiful spread of food with minimal effort.